Can I give my dog ginger?

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Cooking with ginger is popular, especially with Asian food preparation. But if you gave it to a dog, there’s some question about how they would handle it.

It’s tempting with all the health benefits that come with ginger. Think about it, when you were younger your mom may have given you ginger ale for an upset stomach. Yes, it helps with nausea, and it’s even taken during early pregnancy to help ease morning sickness.

Some studies have shown that ginger helps treat ovarian cancer and helps prevent colon cancer. It can also help with motion sickness, is used for pain, helps relieve heartburn, prevents and treats the flu and cold, as well as relieves migraines.

Can I Give My Dog Ginger? Answer: In small amounts

If too much is consumed it can cause digestive problems like heartburn, diarrhea, belching, upset stomach, bloating, gas and nausea.

If you have a history of ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, or intestinal blockage it may be a good idea to not eat fresh ginger in large quantities.

Many Medicinal Properties

Ginger has long been used to treat and prevent medical problems. In dogs it can help prevent heart disease, colitis, bronchitis, and many others. It can also help your dog with motion sickness (car-sickness), nausea, and inflammation problems like arthritis.

Be sure you do not give your dog too much, it can make them more sick. The best thing to do if your dog gets motion sickness is give a few drops of ginger root extract to your dog about 30 minutes before your car trip, if your planning a long trip try a few drops throughout the trip.

Ginger has a Calming Effect

If your dog is easily stressed in certain situations, like riding in the car, a ginger capsule can be given to help calm them down. For a correct dose consult your veterinarian and see what is best for them. It will depend mostly on their weight.

For a stressed out dog you may also want to try is five-flower remedy, a botanical supplement that is used to calm down stressed out animals. Again, this something you may want to consult the veterinarian about. Ginger will not harm our dog unless too much is given at one time. Usually it will just make your pet a little ill and/or uncomfortable.

Ginger Helps Fight Cancer

If your dog is going through chemotherapy and is feeling queasy or is vomiting ginger can be used. It can also be used if your dog has little or no appetite which is common during cancer treatments. Although ginger can help with the nausea that the chemotherapy can cause, the antioxidants can offset the benefit of the chemotherapy drugs.

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Ask your vet about using ginger products (like Ginger-Mint from Animals Apawthecary) that can be found in most local health food stores. Your veterinarian may suggest another product that could help your dog with the pleasures of chemotherapy and cancer.

Homemade Ginger Treats

There are many homemade dog treats that can help with a number of common issues like bad breath, car sickness, constipation, and others as well. For car sickness add a little grated ginger, a cup of reduced-fat peanut butter, carrots that have been well grated, mashed bananas, and plain yogurt. Mix ingredients, cut into square or rectangles, and freeze for two to four hours.

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Dogs have allergies just like people and when a new food is given your dog should be watched for any unusual behavior such as scratching more frequently, or watery eyes.

Conclusion on Ginger

Pure ginger can be beneficial to your dog for many reasons. This natural remedy can help to relieve nausea and motion sickness while improving poor blood flow, lack of appetite or a low pulse rate. It can also remove toxins from your dog’s body. It works great for reducing muscle spasms as well. Some owners have had success with applying ginger to sore muscles as a way to relieve pain.

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